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Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states

Alarm that Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania may fall next after party’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after AfD victory but only has itself to blame

Saxony-Anhalt win part of wider trend driven by mainstream policy failures and gradual normalisation of far right ideas

The Guardian - UK

Why is the far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?

Aftershocks of party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt will ripple across Germany, with two more state elections this month

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Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt – and what happens next

The results of Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6 were far worse than feared for the country’s mainstream political parties. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) came close to winning a majority of votes, with 43.8%. This was about 4% higher than polls had suggested.

The Conversation

Germany’s far-right AfD hails unprecedented election win: 3 scenarios for what happens next

ANALYSIS: The pro-Russian AfD could become the first far-right party to take control of a regional parliament in Germany since the Second World War. Their victory creates a large political headache for the country’s leaders, report Chris Stevenson and James C Reynolds

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Germany braced for political earthquake as far-right AfD eyes first taste of power

IN FOCUS: Germany’s AfD party is on course to win a state election this weekend, creating a problem for the rest of the country’s political parties, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK

Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt election

Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the…

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Final sprint before Saxony-Anhalt vote: AfD campaigns at 'family festival' in Magdeburg

Ulrich Siegmund could lead the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt into government, marking the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany's post-war era.

Euronews

Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns

Berlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers?

Euronews

Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows

The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.

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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday.

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Germany records 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as heatwaves scorch Europe

Berlin has recorded roughly 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, official data showed Thursday. Europe has experienced a spike in heat-related mortality as the worst-hit countries grapple with historically high temperatures exacerbated by human-driven climate change.

France 24

Saxony-Anhalt election: who is behind "tactical voting"

Campaign groups are urging voters to back the SPD and the Greens tactically in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. AfD, CDU, the Left, SPD, FDP and BSW criticise the recommendation; only the Greens support the campaign.

Euronews

Rhine drought, heatwaves and deaths: Is it time for Germany to enshrine climate protection in law?

Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.

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Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians

Campaigners say people who have had cancer face discrimination in areas including bank loans, adoption of children and insurance

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Berlin’s mayor abandons reelection campaign after ‘tennis-gate’ outcry

Kai Wegner admits poor communication in handling of power blackout overshadowed his other political work

Euronews

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Euronews

'Mehrzweckeier': dig at Merz for youth word of the year? Voting under way

'Mehrzweckeier': youth word of the year as a protest? Citizens can now vote on it officially. What began as criticism of conscription reform is now aimed at Friedrich Merz. Insult or free speech?

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Germany sees record number of naturalisations in 2025

From 2027, local authorities expect a wave of citizenship applications from Ukrainian nationals living in Germany.

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Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator

Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace.

Euronews

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to retain controls at EU borders

Alexander Dobrindt continues to favour controls at the EU's internal borders, saying they should remain part of the current migration policy, despite courts and researchers opposing them.

Euronews

Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?

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Germans pining for Gerhard Schröder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach

The former chancellor was the chief architect of Germany’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and cuts to defence spending. Both haunt the country today, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer

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High times or low blows? Experts fail to clear air over German drug legalisation

Cannabis policy still divisive two years in, with SPD hailing it while CDU minister says it is risk to young people’s health

The Guardian - UK

Merz criticised after calling for Syrians in Germany to ‘go back’ home

The German chancellor has drawn condemnation from NGOs and members of his own government

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